Public Health Nurse Flex; PCN

Position: Public Health Nurse 2-3 Flex (PCN 061577)

Job Summary

Department of Health seeks an experienced Public Health Nurse (PHN) to join the Section of Public Health Nursing at the Ketchikan Public Health Center. The PHN will provide a wide range of services to individuals, families, communities, and systems, with the flexibility to be hired at either the PHN‑2 or PHN‑3 level.

Key Responsibilities

• Health screenings and preventive care
• Infectious disease monitoring and treatment
• Community health assessments and improvement initiatives
• Provide independent care (PHN‑2) or expert‑level care and quality improvement (PHN‑3)
• Travel periodically to outlying communities to deliver care

Who We Are Looking For

• Adaptability:
  Adjust planned work by gathering information and applying critical thinking in a changing environment.
• Self‑Management:
  Set realistic goals, work independently, and demonstrate high initiative and commitment.
• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving:
  Use a logical approach to address problems and opportunities, drawing on knowledge and resources.

Minimum Qualifications Public Health Nurse 2

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in Alaska.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Direct‑Entry Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
• Special notes:
  Unlicensed candidates may apply under a conditional offer; proof of RN licensure required prior to duty.

Public Health Nurse 3

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in Alaska.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Direct‑Entry Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
• Additional education, certification, or experience in public health competencies such as:
  • Public Health:
    Promoting healthy lifestyles, disease prevention, and infectious disease response.
  • Decision Making:
    Sound, objective decisions with commitment to action.
  • Interpersonal
    
    Skills:
    
    Empathy, cultural sensitivity, and effective relationships.
  • Partnering:
    Building strategic alliances across boundaries.
  • Analysis and Assessment:
    Use of information technology for data collection and dissemination.
• Special notes:
  Same conditional offer policy for unlicensed candidates.

Additional Required Information (Interview)

• Copy of current RN license.
• Three professional references with contact information.
• Academic transcripts (unofficial acceptable, include institution name).

Requirements (Prior to Employment)

• Proof of required immunizations:
  Tdap, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, influenza, and TB screening.
• Copy of current driver's license.
• Alaska RN license upon employment.

Benefits

Innovative team collaboration, excellent benefits, flexibility, generous leave accrual, and 12 paid holidays. For detailed benefits information, visit /.

Working Environment

Located at Ketchikan Public Health Center, 605 Gateway Court. Ketchikan is in Southeast Alaska, 90 minutes by air from Seattle. More information about the city can be found at and https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov.

Contact Information

Jennifer Bergen Public Health Nurse 4 Phone: 907‑225‑4350 Email: jennifer.bergen

EEO Statement

The State of Alaska is an equal‑opportunity employer. The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides accommodations, auxiliary aids, services, or alternative communication formats for individuals with disabilities. For more information, call 1‑800‑587‑4095 or visit .

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